U.S. History
The main concern of the U.S. during the Cold War
Communism
This ocean is on the east coast of the United States
Atlantic
The reason the flag has 50 stars
50 states
This is considered the supreme law of the land
The Constitution
This keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
This major event happened on September 11, 2001
Terrorists attacked the U.S.
This ocean is on the western coast of the United States
Pacific
The reason the flag has 13 stripes
13 original colonies
The first three words of the Constitution
We the People
Is in charge of the executive branch
The President
The United States fought these countries in Wolrd War II
Japan, Germany, Italy
These are the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi
Missouri
When we celebrate Independence Day
July 4th
The number of amendments in the Constitution
27
These are the two parts of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
President during the Great Depression and World War II
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Where you will find the Statue of Liberty
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
(New Jersey, near NYC, Hudson River)
Two national holidays
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Two rights found in the Declaration of Independence
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
How often we elect a U.S. Senator
Every 6 years
President During World War I
Woodrow Wilson
The name of one U.S. territory
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
The name of the national anthem.
The Star-Spangled Banner
This is the "rule of law."
▪ Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
One of New Hampshire's Representatives
Papas
Hassan